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Study tour helps cement on-farm goals

Study tour helps cement on-farm goals

A CULTURE of consistency and analysis were what dairy nutritionist Mikaela Baker, Victor Harbor, found during a study tour of the United States.

Big Bundara Downs sale hits $6200 high

Big Bundara Downs sale hits $6200 high

Buyers chased high performance rams at Bundara Downs 23rd annual production sale at Western Flat last Friday, lifting the overall sale average by more than $120.

Foundation to aid community groups

Foundation to aid community groups

CHARITIES and not-for-profit community groups across SA and the NT are being invited to apply for BankSA Foundation grants of up to $50,000 each to support their causes.

Moorundie Park sells to $10,000

Moorundie Park sells to $10,000

THERE was solid bidding from the 58 registered buyers at the Moorundie Park on-property sale at Gulnare on Friday, with full clearance achieved.

Big Bundara Downs sale hits $6200 high

Big Bundara Downs sale hits $6200 high

Buyers chased high performance rams at Bundara Downs 23rd annual production sale at Western Flat last Friday, lifting the overall sale average by more than $120.

Gutsy line-up offered at Springvale auction

Gutsy line-up offered at Springvale auction

Springvale North held its on-property sale at Burra on Friday last week, topping $5600 with a Royal Adelaide Show ram that exuded an elite wool-type.

Wineries access US, China markets with $50m grant

Wineries access US, China markets with $50m grant

WINERIES in SA have been able to access more than $750,000 in grants to help promote their wine to the Chinese and United States' markets.

Mallee movers gain repeat total clearance

Mallee movers gain repeat total clearance

MALLEE White Sufffolk stud Elton Downs has continued its rapid ascension in the on-property sales calendar with a higher average and more rams sold than 2018 at its third annual ram sale last Friday at Karoonda.

Aylesbury Farm data attracts buyers

Aylesbury Farm data attracts buyers

AYLESBURY Farm held its 27th annual on-property sale at Karoonda, where 80 rams sold to $3000.

Wineries access US, China markets with $50m grant

Wineries access US, China markets with $50m grant

WINERIES in SA have been able to access more than $750,000 in grants to help promote their wine to the Chinese and United States' markets.

Good people skills key in growing business

Good people skills key in growing business

Some people seem to have an innate ability to do deals and still get on well with people simultaneously, and as a result, they are able to expand and grow their business.

Moorundie Park sells to $10,000

Moorundie Park sells to $10,000

THERE was solid bidding from the 58 registered buyers at the Moorundie Park on-property sale at Gulnare on Friday, with full clearance achieved.

Mallee movers gain repeat total clearance

Mallee movers gain repeat total clearance

MALLEE White Sufffolk stud Elton Downs has continued its rapid ascension in the on-property sales calendar with a higher average and more rams sold than 2018 at its third annual ram sale last Friday at Karoonda.

Foundation to aid community groups

Foundation to aid community groups

CHARITIES and not-for-profit community groups across SA and the NT are being invited to apply for BankSA Foundation grants of up to $50,000 each to support their causes.

Aylesbury Farm data attracts buyers

Aylesbury Farm data attracts buyers

AYLESBURY Farm held its 27th annual on-property sale at Karoonda, where 80 rams sold to $3000.

Good people skills key in growing business

Good people skills key in growing business

Some people seem to have an innate ability to do deals and still get on well with people simultaneously, and as a result, they are able to expand and grow their business.

Cooper operation's flock transition to eID boosts welfare

Cooper operation's flock transition to eID boosts welfare

THE family-run farming and grazing operation of CC Cooper & Co has almost finalised its transition into eID of its 50,000-plus sheep flock.

Cooper operation's flock transition to eID boosts welfare

Mt Pleasant lambs to $198, steers to $1500

Students offered amazing ag opportunities

Bonythons' goats impress top restaurants

Cropping

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Market ignores USDA report

Market ignores USDA report

CBOT wheat futures moved higher last week despite a negative September USDA report.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

International researchers flock to the Wimmera

International researchers flock to the Wimmera

Cutting edge ag research and development programs are seeing researchers and scientists flocking to the Wimmera city of Horsham.

Viterra's 100th train headed east

Viterra's 100th train headed east

Viterra last week loaded its 100th train destined for the eastern states.

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Wool prices jump with small offerings

Wool prices jump with small offerings

At the end of a frenetic day 130 cents a kilogram had been added to the EMI price in a single day's trading.

Check out all the Adelaide Show Merino champions | Photos

Check out all the Adelaide Show Merino champions | Photos

All the photos of the Royal Adelaide Show Merino champions.

To feed or not to feed lamb

To feed or not to feed lamb

Margins on lotfed lambs don't just depend on the price of feed, buy and sell prices also come into it writes Mecardo's Angus Brown.

The figures that count are on your bank statement says top Merino classer

The figures that count are on your bank statement says top Merino classer

LeadingTasmanian sheep classer and livestock consultant, Andrew Calvert, is hooked on the versatility of the Merino breed.

Romney passion rolls on at Radstock

Romney passion rolls on at Radstock

Against the odds, the Brewer family from Strathalbyn has notched up a remarkable 70 years of breeding Romneys, and remains one of the breed's strongest supporters.

Cooper operation's flock transition to eID boosts welfare

Cooper operation's flock transition to eID boosts welfare

THE family-run farming and grazing operation of CC Cooper & Co has almost finalised its transition into eID of its 50,000-plus sheep flock.

Livestock industry must maintain consumer trust

Livestock industry must maintain consumer trust

AUSTRALIA'S red meat producers may feel like their industry has been under fire this year, with heightened animal activist activity and the rise of the 'fake meat' phenomena.

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Family the focus but industry a passion

Family the focus but industry a passion

Gillian Fennell is known for speaking plainly about what she sees as important, and now she's combining her roles of cattle producer mother and teacher, with Cattle Council board member.

Cost of production the challenge in Pardoo's vision for Pilbara Wagyu

Cost of production the challenge in Pardoo's vision for Pilbara Wagyu

Growing grass year-round with irrigated groundwater in the Pilbara is possible, Pardoo proves.

Tightening supply needed to hit cattle slaughter forecast

Tightening supply needed to hit cattle slaughter forecast

Projections for the 2019 cattle slaughter have been revised up writes Mecardo's Angus Brown.

All the Adelaide Show beef cattle champions | Photos

All the Adelaide Show beef cattle champions | Photos

See all the champions from the beef cattle competition at the Royal Adelaide Show.

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Landcarers receive support to improve conservation and grazing management

Landcarers receive support to improve conservation and grazing management

Sponsored Content: Thirteen receive Gallagher Landcare Fencing Grants to improve grazing management and conservation across the state.

Let the era of Carbon Farming commence

Let the era of Carbon Farming commence

Sponsored content: No one will play a more important role of addressing climate change then farmers so let the era of carbon farming commence and economics drive change for the benefit of our planet and future generations.

The Baringa and Seriston Australian White: The next evolution in sheep

The Baringa and Seriston Australian White: The next evolution in sheep

SPONSORED CONTENT: On October 17, Baringa Sheep Stud and Seriston Pastoral Company will hold a joint sale at the Jamestown Show Grounds where they'll be selling more than 100 of their finest rams and 20 stud ewes.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Have your say on living in regional Australia

A new website dedicated to discussion around the future of regional Australia is wanting to hear from you.

Revolutionising farm connectivity

Revolutionising farm connectivity

Advertiser content: Trimble's Connected Farm® unites hardware, software, and GPS correction services in a way that is set to reshape the future of farming.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Car makers are calling on every Australian to tap someone they know on the shoulder - family, friends, neighbours or work colleagues - and urge them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

The King of Credit - Stockinsure celebrates 25 years

The King of Credit - Stockinsure celebrates 25 years

Advertiser content: Stockinsure is the King of credit insurance for livestock agents in Australia, with insured sales turnover of billions to meat processors, butchers, abattoirs, feedlotters and live exporters.

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

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Seamark succeeds through genetic alliance

Seamark succeeds through genetic alliance

Sponsored content: Getting the basics right has been the key to the growing success of Seamark Pty Ltd's beef operation stretching across strategically located properties in Central Queensland.

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes produce some of the best tasting lamb in Australia. You can taste it at their 23rd Annual On Property Sale on October 10, where they'll be selling 60 poll dorset rams and 40 of their best corriedale rams as well as some stud ewes.

Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Stud will sell some of its best bulls at the 63rd annual on property sale on September 24.

Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Advertiser content: The highly anticipated DN. Sale will be held across two massive days, from September 17-18 at CQLX Gracemere with as many as 587 bulls expected to be sold to the highest bidders.

Accurate data the key to ram selection

Accurate data the key to ram selection

Advertiser content: Accurate data collection and strong visual focus allows Pooginook Merino and Poll's ram clients to have accurate data available to select rams that meet their own breeding objectives.

Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Advertiser content: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some of the top Fleckvieh cattle in Australia on September 6 at the inaugural Focus on Fleckvieh sale.

Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Sponsored content: Ardene's 2019 On Property Stud and Flock Sale will be on Friday October 11, from 1pm, at Mt Torrens, South Australia.

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Study tour helps cement on-farm goals

Study tour helps cement on-farm goals

A CULTURE of consistency and analysis were what dairy nutritionist Mikaela Baker, Victor Harbor, found during a study tour of the United States.

Small SA processor thrives in tough market

Small SA processor thrives in tough market

Milk exports to Asia, yoghurts flavoured with indigenous fruits and booming local sales are helping a small South Australian dairy company thrive in a tough market.

Milk production still falling

Milk production still falling

Australian milk production continues to fall, despite higher milk prices in a number of regions this season.

All the champions from the dairy ring | Photos

All the champions from the dairy ring | Photos

Check out all the dairy cattle champions at this year's Royal Adelaide Show

Fonterra delays results announcement

Fonterra delays results announcement

Fonterra has delayed the announcement of its 2018-19 results as it grapples with sorting the $NZ820 million-$NZ860 million asset write down it announced last month.

Agribusiness

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Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

Giant Chinese firm set to buy Bellamy's

Giant Chinese firm set to buy Bellamy's

UPDATED: Bellamy's Australia has entered into a $1.5 billion takeover scheme with the China Mengniu Dairy Company.

Market ignores USDA report

Market ignores USDA report

CBOT wheat futures moved higher last week despite a negative September USDA report.

Good people skills key in growing business

Good people skills key in growing business

Some people seem to have an innate ability to do deals and still get on well with people simultaneously, and as a result, they are able to expand and grow their business.

Video

Yarrawonga Merino rams hit $22,000| Photos| Video

Yarrawonga Merino rams hit $22,000| Photos| Video

An outstanding result for the Phillips family when they sold 277 Merino and Poll Merino rams for $3090 average price.

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

The Chartered Manager process requires managers to reflect in detail on their management experiences and approach, and then be assessed on their competency in a wide-ranging interview with an assessor.

UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

AN outstanding Poll Merino from Glenlea Park stud,Pinnaroo, named 'Smithy' after Australian cricketer Steve Smith cracked a ton, $100,000 - at the 2019 Adelaide Stud Merino and Poll Merino Ram sale.

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Yarrawonga Merino rams hit $22,000| Photos| Video

Yarrawonga Merino rams hit $22,000| Photos| Video

An outstanding result for the Phillips family when they sold 277 Merino and Poll Merino rams for $3090 average price.

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

The Chartered Manager process requires managers to reflect in detail on their management experiences and approach, and then be assessed on their competency in a wide-ranging interview with an assessor.

Stock Journal - Photo Sales

Stock Journal - Photo Sales

To order a photo that you have seen in Stock Journal's print edition or in one of our galleries, click here.

All the Adelaide Show beef cattle champions | Photos

All the Adelaide Show beef cattle champions | Photos

See all the champions from the beef cattle competition at the Royal Adelaide Show.

Check out all the Adelaide Show Merino champions | Photos

Check out all the Adelaide Show Merino champions | Photos

All the photos of the Royal Adelaide Show Merino champions.

Opinion

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Good people skills key in growing business

Good people skills key in growing business

Some people seem to have an innate ability to do deals and still get on well with people simultaneously, and as a result, they are able to expand and grow their business.

Letters to the editor - Sept 12

Letters to the editor - Sept 12

Find out what issues have Stock Journal readers fired up this week.

Farmers - the new forgotten people?

Farmers - the new forgotten people?

Farmers have become Scott Morrison's forgotten people writes Joel Fitzgibbon.

Property

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Favourable farming lands

Favourable farming lands

Providing an outstanding and rare opportunity to acquire approximately 368 hectares (911 acres) of fertile farming land in one efficient parcel, Smitham's is being presented for public auction.

Biloela beef, cropping flexibility

Biloela beef, cropping flexibility

The 377 hectare Biloela property Galway will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Biloela on September 23.

Woolgars Nest makes $3.4 million

Woolgars Nest makes $3.4 million

Mary Valley property Woolgars Nest sold for $3.4 million at a Ray White Rural auction.

Gowrie Station sold

Gowrie Station sold

The Mobbs family's 29,775 hectare Charleville property Gowrie Station has sold for more than $10 million.

Machinery

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Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

A large gathering of females involved in agriculture has met at Longerenong in Victoria.

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

A recent spate of accidents involving all terrain vehicles has prompted the National Farmers' Federation to make a fresh call for government action on safety standards.

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Fendt, Case IH and New Holland launch new tractors at AgQuip

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

The Kubota M7 will be on display at AgQuip